Shakespeare · Analysis

Closure vs ambiguity

Judge how the ending resolves themes.

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Evaluate the ending of [play]: list which conflicts resolve, which remain open, and argue whether the ending offers closure or productive ambiguity.
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  • Play
  • Main conflicts
  • Resolved list
  • Unresolved list
  • Closure/ambiguity argument
  • Cite final scene lines for evidence.
  • Note who speaks the last word.
  • Tie back to genre (tragedy/comedy/romance).